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Open enrollment for the Cleveland County Choral Society will be held through Sept. 24.

Rehearsals are held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Aldersgate United Methodist, 1207 W. Dixon Blvd., Shelby.

The Choral Society is a non-audition community choir. The fall semester runs through December with concerts on the first Saturday and Sunday in December.

PHOTOS OF CHIMNEY ROCK PARK COULD WIN A GETAWAY

The grinning faces of your children, family pet or Grady the Groundhog could win you a two-day getaway with outdoor adventures in Chimney Rock and Lake Lure. Hosted by Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park, the “Many Faces of Chimney Rock” photo contest offers prizes for capturing the imagination of park visitors and area photographers.

There’s no fee to submit a photo for a chance to win, but all photographs must be taken inside the park between now and Nov. 30. Park visitors, amateur and professional photographers may submit up to three photos per person via social media, email or postal mail. The deadline to submit online or postmark date your mailed entry is Nov. 30.

The winning photos will be selected by a local jury of photojournalists and photographers. Winners will be announced in December, and winning photos will be featured on the Park’s website and social media. For the complete contest rules and submission guidelines, go to chimneyrockpark.com.

Grand Prize – A two-day getaway to Hickory Nut Gorge with a stay at the historic 1927 Lake Lure Inn & Spa, two Annual Passes to Chimney Rock, lunch for two at the Veranda Restaurant and winner’s choice of ziplining for two at Canopy Ridge Farm in Lake Lure or two tickets for a tour with Lake Lure Boat Tours.

Second Place – The prize package includes two park admission tickets, lunch for two at the Old Rock Café and two tickets for a tour with Lake Lure Boat Tours.

People’s Choice – Selected by the park’s Facebook fans, the winning photo will be featured as the cover photo of Chimney Rock’s Facebook page for two weeks and the cover of the Pinterest board of winning photos. Prize includes two park admission tickets, two complimentary registrations to a 2014 park event of the winner’s choice, lunch for two at the Old Rock Café and a $20 gift certificate for Old Time Photo in Chimney Rock Village.

For more information on the contest or how to submit photo(s), call 828-625-9611 or toll-free 800-277-9611, or email us at visit@chimneyrockpark.com.

GASTON CLUB HOST GEM AND MINERAL SHOW

The Gaston Gem and Mineral Faceters Club Show is Oct. 4-6 at Gaston County Park in Dallas on the Dallas- Cherryvile Highway (N.C. 279).

Hours are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. The show is free raffles are held hourly. Available are minerals, fossils cutting material, gemstones, settings, geodes, jewelry, jewelry findings and wire wrapping.

A sluice will also be operating with all types of stones, cabs and faceted stones.

For more information, contact Connie Cole at 704-864-4387.

SOUTHERN ARTS SOCIETY ACCEPTING ENTRIES FOR GATEWAY EXHIBIT

The Southern Arts Society will be hosting a judged art exhibit, Gateways to the South, in October.

Entries may be dropped off at the Depot, 301 N. Piedmont Ave., Kings Mountain from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 28 and from 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 29. All media of art, paintings, photography, sculpture, fiber and mixed media are welcome. All work must be able to hang or sit on a flat surface.

Artists are encouraged to reflect southern culture, people and places for this show. A full prospectus is available online at www.southernartssociety.org or at the Depot.

This is a judged show with prize money and ribbons. The judge is Michael Grady, professor of art at Appalachian State.

A reception for the artists and public will be held during the Gateways Festival from 4-6 p.m. Oct. 12. Awards will be presented at 5 p.m.

Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 704-739-5585.

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